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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1999
Page
4
Editor lauds Buckman as a timeless live performer drawing praise from major outlets and pairing with top artists while offering a strong, romantic yet upbeat style. The piece also condemns Clinton’s impeachment, accusing both parties of ethical decline and calling for accountability in politics.
Fred Davis argues against using statistical sampling for the 2000 census and reallocation. He warns that Clinton seeks loopholes to boost federal aid and political power, urging courts to uphold the Constitution and the Census Act as the law. He condemns attempts to differ figures for congressional and other uses and calls out alleged defiance of Supreme Court rulings.
Mary at the Shafter Chamber office handles calls five days a week at the Shafter Depot and Museum. She praises the building's history and the joyful work for Shaffer. The column mentions downtown development, the Shafter Festival, and upcoming dates to be announced by Woody Colvard.
Music fan notes Jam Brickman performs Monday February 22 at the restored Fox Theater. The writer plans to attend, praising Brickman’s classy style and honesty, cites Destiny as his latest album with contributions from Herb Alpert Carly Simon and Michael W Smith. A quirky teaser warns against expectations of a wild performer.
A letter from a Rosedale resident praises the Shafter Press for expanding sports coverage. The writer notes prior disappointment with football wrestling and basketball reporting and welcomes Tom Wright, praising his knowledge of Shafter High School sports and hoping the coverage continues.
Local reports outline multiple developments including a $30 million, 50 job economic building materials plant on 30 acres south of Elk Corporation near the Airport Industrial Area with groundbreaking planned in early March. The International Trade and Transportation Center's water line progress is funded by ITTC as crews lay pipe east of the railroad between the City and Seventh Standard Road. Rite Aid plans are advancing with no permits yet issued. The Shafter Community Development Agency may donate the Shafter Motel site to Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation for a youth center, with KCEOC showing interest.
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